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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 748.83 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 748.83 and 293.80 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 748.83 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/748.83 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 748.83 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 220,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,004.38/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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